North Little Rock, AR vs Paragould, AR

Paragould is moderately more affordable than North Little Rock, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. North Little Rock scores 76 compared to 71 for Paragould, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Little Rock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Little Rock is $1,028/month compared to $883/month in Paragould — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Paragould has cheaper rent, North Little Rock actually has lower median home values ($169,500 vs $175,400).

Median household income in North Little Rock is $51,236 compared to $56,181 in Paragould (-8.8%). Paragould offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of North Little Rock spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Paragould.